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  • March 12, 2014
Our view

Two to take the town forward

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2014
Town works to secure sand for this summer

The town wants sand dredged from the boat channel near Longboat Pass placed on the Key while it awaits groin construction in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2014
Debate reveals candidate similarities

Four commission candidates expressed opinions on updated codes, a town center concept and a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
ULI: The final report

An eight-member panel completed the report after a five-day study in October.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Winding Oaks nears end of $3 million upgrade

Today, the 26-year-old community, which consists of 56 units in 28 one-level buildings, is nearing the end of approximately $3 million worth of updates that began in 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
FDOT expedites I-75 project

FDOT says it will improve the intersection of I-75 and University Parkway sooner if Manatee and Sarasota counties commit to the proposed solution.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Bus route to serve University

A new Sarasota County Area Transit bus route along University Parkway will relieve traffic near Interstate 75.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Baugh holds first Town Hall meeting in Lakewood Ranch

During her first formal address at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Vanessa Baugh, District 5 commissioner, promises action.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD decides to go it alone on landscaping

After their inaugural landscape meeting ended without discussion, CDD supervisors voted to retake control of their assets from the HOA.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
News Briefs

Commission OKs Woodbrook II community; Jersey Mike's to open in River Club Plaza

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2014
Sheriff's office gains custody of animals

Many of the animals confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary are not ready for adoption.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Professionals in memory loss field host conference

Panelists discuss aspects of living with Alzheimer's and dementia.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Mills asks state to investigate former district administrators

The Inspector General's Office would investigate for malfeasance or misfeasance, not criminal activity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Superintendent hosts 'Soup with the Supe'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills sat perched on a stool at the front of a dark dining room, giving a State of the Union-style address about the school district's recovery.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2014
Church hires first senior pastor

More than six months after becoming its own church, Lakewood Ranch Baptist's first senior pastor starts Sunday.

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Annual celtic festival celebrates Irish spirit

The third annual event includes Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Juggling act

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has four pitchers it can rely on to take the mound at any given time.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Sidelines

Rage advance in Region C Cup; Ellenton coach nominated for award; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Regent swings past Barefield/Ten Oaks during Officer's Cup

Regent defeated Barefield/Ten Oaks in the U.S. Polo Association Officer's Cup presented by Ferrari of Tampa Bay March 9 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2014
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.6 million

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Pastor tops candidates again in contributions

At-large Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Irwin Pastor raised $5,313 in February, topping all other candidates for the second consecutive month. His opponent, Armando Linde, raised $1,725 in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 12, 2014
Home of the Month: School Spirit

Small on space but big on style, this Modernist gem continues to dazzle.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Cotty Black Johnson

Cotty Black Johnson, 87, of Waterville, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Lyman Frieze IV

Lyman Frieze IV, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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